•Maker: Minton •Item: Silenus Jug - No 235 •Circa: 1840- 1845 •Origin: UK •Material: Stoneware •Dimensions: 7.25 inches / 18cm  More »

•Maker: Minton •Item: Silenus Jug - No 235 •Circa: 1840- 1845 •Origin: UK •Material: Stoneware •Dimensions: 7.25 inches / 18cm approx •Quality: Very good •Condition: Good •Price: £300 (sterling) / $490 approx •Historical Note: A similar Silenus Jug is in the Victoria & Albert, London collection, and is on display in the British Galleries (room 122f, case 4.) The piece was given to the V&A by the Commisioners of the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Victoria & Albert description: Design & Designing Minton's designed the 'Silenus' jug in about 1831 and it proved to be one of their most popular earlier designs, to such an extent that it was copied by Mason and by Doulton. It was first issued in light green, then dark green. This blue version is model number 235. Minton even issued the jug in an experimental pre-Parian version though this is quite rare. Subject Depicted Silenus was a god of Bacchus' retinue. A merry, rotund old drunkard, he was nevertheless credited with wisdom and prophetic powers. He is usually shown leading Bacchus' triumphal procession, on an ass and supported by satyrs.   « Less

Salt and Pepper Shakers B2008

Salt and Pepper Shakers B2008   « Less

Dish with painted flowers

Dish with painted flowers   « Less

Cup and Saucer "Roses" Japan

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Asian Dancers, signed Hedi Schoop Hollywood Ca. 12"h. , 6" w. 5" length. very good, with some imperfections. Artist Hedi Schoop 1906 - 1996, born in Switzerland ,immigrated  More »

Asian Dancers, signed Hedi Schoop Hollywood Ca. 12"h. , 6" w. 5" length. very good, with some imperfections. Artist Hedi Schoop 1906 - 1996, born in Switzerland ,immigrated from Germany, to U.S. resided in Hollywood on 1933. Educated in arts, painting , sculpture, architecture and design. Established a workshop, in Burbank and began to create Masterpieces, sculptures of actors, pottery dancers and European Figures. her signature Samples, in the book of " COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CALIFORNIA POTTERY SECOND EDITION.   « Less

From Italy with love,Baroque style striking chalk ware Putti, intricate gold details. 8" h. An Angel celebrates love in full baroque glory. The Italian artist's carved every  More »

From Italy with love,Baroque style striking chalk ware Putti, intricate gold details. 8" h. An Angel celebrates love in full baroque glory. The Italian artist's carved every element combination of porcelain and compo. Employing the exceptional skill to create the serene expression. The relaxed posture and wonderful accents of hair paint and shade the piece in traditional style. Finely aged conditioned.   « Less

This signed vase A & A Pottery Anita& Alan, Cotopaxi,CO., is an elegant lady with great detail of face and hair with yellow roses in her hair also showing slight chest with a  More »

This signed vase A & A Pottery Anita& Alan, Cotopaxi,CO., is an elegant lady with great detail of face and hair with yellow roses in her hair also showing slight chest with a purple flowing gown over her arm. The other side of the vase has (2) yellow birds with tree branches hanging from their beaks. The vase at the top measures 2 3/4" opening.   « Less

Floral Bowl

Floral Bowl   « Less

Dish - White with Flowers

Dish - White with Flowers   « Less

Soup Tureen - Blue and White

Soup Tureen - Blue and White   « Less